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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 175.84 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 175.84 and 96.48 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 175.84 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/175.84 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 175.84 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 16,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.04/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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